Ensemble

If you have the horses, let 'em run with this churnin', burnin' swing monster from Maynard's big band album, 'Big Bop Nouveau.' This chart really burns, but will sound just as hot with the tempo turned down a notch or two. Includes some smokin' optional choruses featuring saxes alone without rhythm section.

One of the great torch songs of all time, here is a medium swing version of Cry Me a River with a bluesy edge. This one will be fun to perform!

Jazz Ensemble Library - Grade 4 Jazz giant Ray Bryant penned this classic mambo and Michael Philip Mossman provides a dynamic setting for jazz ensemble! Fully notated rhythm section parts guarantee an authentic and convincing groove while the band focuses on the spicy hot ensemble passages. With solos for trumpet and alto, and an ensemble chorus that grows with intensity layer by layer, this is one of those charts you'll never get tired of playing.

As originally recorded by Clifford Brown. Written for four horns plus rhythm.

Legendary jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown was a gifted composer as well. Here is one of his best-known tunes in a skillfully arranged setting adapted for younger ensembles.

Using an Afro-Cuban style alternating with an authentically notated cha-cha groove, composer Michael Philip Mossman adds a hint of Egyptian mystery (Dance of da Nile?) in creating this marvelous production number for today's adventurous jazz ensemble. Includes solos for alto and trumpet, as well as space to feature Latin percussion and/or the drummer.

From the Music Power series, this collection of dance hits from the '50s through the '80s includes four complete 2-part arrangements, an introduction and staging suggestions by John Jacobson, along with lesson plans, activities, and 'fun facts' from the decades. Songs include Footloose (arr. Shaw), The Loco-Motion (arr. Brymer), Rock Around the Clock (arr. Emerson), Y.M.C.A. (arr. Emerson). Available: Teacher's Edition, Student Edition 30-Pak and ShowTrax CD. For Gr. 5-8.

Sly & the Family Stone became a household name in the late '60s, and this up-tempo rock tune typifies this group's energetic and funky style. This one will be a blast for your students to play and a blast from the past for their parents to hear!

With his usual flair, Mike Tomaro has crafted a brilliant up tempo swinger on this Rodgers & Hart favorite. Great writing without being too difficult, this chart swings from beginning to end and includes solos for trumpet and trombone.